I feel so refreshed after a full night of sleep. I just dont get enough!

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/better-sleep

Today I was able to experience the joy of watching my son and daughter forming a bond with eachother. Sometimes, I catch a moment between them when I can see them relating to eachother. For example, today we were at the water park, and there was atleast one moment  where it was like they were the only two who knew something that nobody else knew. Or at night when I put them to bed, (they share a room) I know the minute i close that door, my son will crawl into his sisters crib, and the giggles will begin. It feels my heart each time i catch a glimpse into the bond and freindship I belive in for them. One of the reasons I cherish this so much is because even at there young age there is still bickering. I live for it all....and my heart is melted atleast once a day. :)

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight
   - Anonymous

Since its summertime and tomatoes are at thier best here is a link to some tomato recipes, enjoy.

http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/tomato-recipes

For the past few months my son and I have been at odds over his refusual to go number 2 in the toilet. On top of that he seems to oppose me at every opportunity, which leaves me feeling helpless and sometimes hopless in the strength of my own ability to maintain patience and understanding. I try to see beyond the tantrums, and opposition, looking for a deeper cause, like maybe he is having a difficult time sharing me with his baby sister, or maybe Im not giving him adequate attention, or maybe its just because he is 3! Being at odds with my son, has me looking deeper into how I deal with conflict on an adult level. Both cause me to feel discontent and guilt. I have alway's tried to avoid conflict because of the anxiety i feel. However that is not an option when when it is my child. Everyday is a lesson learned. I hope that by my example my son is learning patience and understanding, just as I am through my love for him.

Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong by conflict.

-William Ellery Channing

I am fortunate and blessed with a wonderful husband, he works hard so that i am able to stay home to give our children the guidence and care that we belive they should have. When he comes home from work, He cooks dinner and takes a very active roll in helping with our children which I gladly accept. In the last couple of weeks we have moved to a new home, and my husband has been hard at work preparing our vacant home to be sold. So, between his full time job and going straight over to work, painting, cleaning, keeping up two yards, I have had little help at home. Waking up at 7am and going strong all day with my children and little to no adult interaction I eagrly await my husbands company. I cant imagine working full time maybe even two jobs, then to come home, feed and give your children all of the attention they need from you which is more than one person could give, on top of taking care of the house. Im tired and I have help. Bless the single moms!!


Don't ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back.


- Anonymous